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Amazon Connect vs Genesys Cloud CX comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Amazon Connect
Ranking in Contact Center Platforms
1st
Ranking in Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS)
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Genesys Cloud CX
Ranking in Contact Center Platforms
3rd
Ranking in Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS)
3rd
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Workforce Engagement Management (1st), Customer Experience Management (6th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Contact Center Platforms category, the mindshare of Amazon Connect is 25.7%, down from 26.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Genesys Cloud CX is 20.3%, down from 28.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Kannan-M - PeerSpot reviewer
Has no downtime and supports third-party communications
I use Amazon Connect to integrate with Lambda to export chat interactions between customers and agents. We use Lambda to code in Java and Python. In the banking industry, customers can inquire about their current balance through an integration via chat. Customers can opt for a call with an agent…
AB370 - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhanced customer interaction with integrated CTI improves service operations
We primarily use Genesys Cloud CX for handling customer service operations, where agents receive calls directly through the platform, manage cases, and ensure consistent communication with customers It has improved customer interaction by integrating CTI directly into our IT systems. The…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Amazon Connect enhances customer experience by reducing operating costs due to its cloud-based pay-as-you-go model."
"The product is cloud-based and easy to operate. We have a broad integration capability, allowing for a multitude of integrations. This gives our customers a good understanding of our product, even if they aren't actively utilizing it. They can easily access and utilize all the features that Amazon's cloud services offer, making integrating with other cloud platforms simpler. It's not a standalone solution, which is advantageous for our customers."
"We utilize Amazon Connect to handle customer service interactions, particularly in projects where we provide professional services. For example, when developing an application, we typically set up EC2 instances on AWS. Then, to facilitate communication within our clients' internal networks, we establish connections through Amazon Connect."
"Setting up a call center and onboarding agents is easy using Amazon Connect."
"There are a lot of features with Amazon Connect. One is the pay-as-you-go model. I don't have to buy any infrastructure or servers, licenses, or contracts. From a financial point of view, there's no upfront capital expenditure (capex) cost. Everything is pay-as-you-go."
"The Connect Lens feature most improves contact center efficiency by providing insights into customer journeys, behavior, and sentiment scores, allowing for areas of improvement to be identified and addressed."
"The best thing about Amazon Connect is that it has everything we need in one place. With other products, we might have to get different tools for different jobs, like recording calls. However, with the tool, it's all there together. Plus, it's cheaper than other options."
"The solution is easy to use and has no downtime. 99.9 percent of customers are happy with AWS cloud services. It is also easy to learn, but you need to practice daily."
"What's most valuable in Genesys Cloud is that it's a complete cloud solution, so it's reliable and 99.99% available. It's also elastic. Genesys Cloud also has chatbots, which I find valuable."
"The stability is really good."
"Predictive engagement and gamification are valuable features with good inbound functionality."
"The latest version and updates have been great. It really has everything we need."
"The most valuable feature for me is the WFM tool."
"What's most valuable in Genesys Cloud is that it's easier to use because everything is already built. Another valuable feature of Genesys Cloud is drag-and-drop."
"The integration capabilities are very good. It is API-based and offers prebuilt integrations."
"Genesys is brilliant concerning stability."
 

Cons

"One area for improvement with Amazon Connect lies in the cost structure, particularly for use cases involving smaller data volumes. While it's simple to establish communication channels, the pricing model may result in higher costs for such scenarios. This presents a challenge that organizations may encounter, especially if they aim to optimize efficiency while managing smaller data transfers."
"Amazon Connect could enhance its service by revising its pricing structure. It operates on a pay-for-call basis. This means that organizations whose call volumes fluctuate, or are heavy at specific times of the day or year, aren't burdened with fixed costs such as hardware liabilities and licenses."
"However, issues that involve other AWS services sometimes delay resolution."
"Amazon Connect should enhance its native agent desktop. Intuitive UI should be present for the agent desktop. Currently, it forces users to rely on third-party CRM integrations. Predominantly, there is no support for full-fledged customization for the native agent desktop. More customization options for the native desktop would be beneficial."
"The scalability needs improvement."
"There is room for improvement in certain areas of Amazon Connect. For example, regarding holiday scheduling, the platform lacks a specific feature to declare holidays for companies on fixed dates. While basic hours and weekly schedules can be set, there's no option for declaring specific dates like national holidays. Basic scheduling options exist, but users must rely on Lambda functions for more complex rules and logic."
"Amazon recently released a new feature called 'Customer Profiles.' It's intended to be similar to Salesforce. However, feature-wise, it isn't equivalent to Salesforce yet."
"Smaller organizations might prefer standalone products like Success KPI WFM or Genesys WFM. Adopting Amazon Connect necessitates using other AWS services, which could lead to higher-than-expected costs. So, the potential for unknowingly increased costs is a con."
"One area for improvement in Genesys Cloud is providing users with more autonomy in troubleshooting and accessing logs."
"Their WFM product is still pretty immature."
"Pricing is the biggest criterion for improvement. If I compare the pricing between Amazon Connect and Genesys Cloud CX, there is a huge difference."
"The cost needs to be improved, and it should be easier to integrate."
"Issues can happen during technical troubleshooting, which is completely out of our hands compared to the on-premise solution."
"The tool's pricing could be more flexible, and there should be clearer indications of consumption and fair usage policies."
"AI still needs improvement when it comes to predictive engagement."
"I would like to see some of that functionality or features from Genesys Engage added to Genesys Cloud."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."
"The solution is neither very expensive nor very cheap."
"Amazon Connect has a pay-as-you-go model. But I have a slightly different perspective on it."
"I would rate the pricing a nine out of ten, with ten being the most affordable."
"The tool is cheaper than on-premise contact centers."
"I can't speak for the pricing of other contact center solutions, but in terms of Amazon Connect, compared to other AWS products, it's one of the more expensive options. However, the cost can be low if you have a smaller team of agents or receive fewer calls. Pricing is typically based on a per-user basis."
"The pricing of the Amazon is reasonable compared to other cloud providers."
"The tool's licensing model is pay-as-you-go."
"The cost depends on the type of license based on your organization's requirements and can get expensive."
"The pricing is a bit expensive."
"Genesys Cloud has pay-as-you-go pricing, so it's much cheaper than the on-premises solution. Apart from the standard fees, my company pays for Genesys support."
"I rate Genesys Cloud CX's pricing a one out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Insurance Company
8%
Government
7%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Educational Organization
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Healthcare Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better - Genesys Cloud or Amazon Connect?
Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether the Genesys Cloud or Amazon Connect contact center management software was the better fit for us. We decided to go with Genesys Cloud. Ge...
What do you like most about Amazon Connect?
Amazon Connect is really simple, straightforward, and very flexible.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Amazon Connect?
The pricing is rated ten due to its scalability and cost-effectiveness based on the level of usage. Several services are available to choose from, charging only when Lambda functions are triggered....
What do you like most about Genesys Cloud?
Genesys Cloud CX has very good training material and training – instructor-led training, self-paced training, and documentation – things are very organized and helpful.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Genesys Cloud?
Genesys' licensing model is flexible, though not the cheapest. Customers have seen benefits with global operations, increased security, and seamless remote working.
What needs improvement with Genesys Cloud?
Their WFM product is still pretty immature. Generally, it's good. I can't think of anything off the top of my head that needs improvement without checking further.
 

Also Known As

AWS Connect
Genesys PureCloud, Genesys, Genesys Customer Interaction Management Platform, Interactive Intelligence PureCloud
 

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Sample Customers

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